10 Perfect Albums That Defined The 1970s

10. Fleetwood Mac: Rumours (1977)

Fleetwood Mac went through a number of incarnations before finally arriving at their most celebrated line up.

Originally, they'd been a blues-rock band, fronted by renowned guitarist Peter Green. After his departure in 1970, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie soldiered on, exploring various musical styles, and line up changes.

In 1975 they finally secured the talent that would push the band to legendary status. With Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine, and John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood, they had all the elements required to create one of the greatest groups of all time.

It's well known that Rumours was born from the most emotionally taxing and painful period of the group's career. Christine and John McVie were barely talking after their divorce, and Buckingham and Nicks were constantly at each other's throats, while they went through their own breakup. Add to that, a giant portion of the recording budget, was syphoned off for cocaine - it was one volatile mix.

But the group managed to channel their emotional troubles into a collection timeless romance ballads. With the release of Rumours, mainstream pop-rock, proved it could have substance and depth, while also appealing to the masses.